Jennifer Nettles arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Jennifer Nettles arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Photo: Wade Payne, Associated Press

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Steve Austin arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Steve Austin arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Photo: Wade Payne, Associated Press

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Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Craig Campbell attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Craig Campbell attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Kip Moore attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kip Moore attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Caroline Bryan (L) and Luke Bryan attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Caroline Bryan (L) and Luke Bryan attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Jake Owen and Brantley Gilbert attend the 2014 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jake Owen and Brantley Gilbert attend the 2014 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Rick Diamond, Getty Images For CMT

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Beth Behrs attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Beth Behrs attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Thomas Rhett attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas Rhett attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Sara Evans attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sara Evans attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Jason Derulo attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jason Derulo attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Brooklyn Decker attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brooklyn Decker attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Tom Arnold attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tom Arnold attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Scott Borchetta and Sandy Spika Borchetta attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scott Borchetta and Sandy Spika Borchetta attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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John Legend attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

John Legend attends the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Actress Kristen Bell straps on her cowgirl gear — well, on the red carpet, she's in an elegant gown — to host the CMT Music Awards solo for the first time in Nashville, Tenn. The "Frozen" star has twice co-hosted the country event – with Toby Keith in 2012 and Jason Aldean last year, but this year she'll front the show alone.